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The children of Pasadena ISD need your help to createactivity spaces on their campuses and in their communitiesto stay socially, emotionally, and physically healthy.

Due to budget constraints, many schools must use whatlittle resources they have on the academic componentof school. But as most of us know, a lot of valuablelearning takes place on the playground. Not to mentionthe most preventative form of health care is stayingactive and creating healthy habits!

The Pasadena Chamber is pleased to host this event inpartnership with Pasadena ISD to benefit our youth.Proceeds from Rugged Race total more than $55,000 &have contributed to playgrounds and tracks at Southbelt,Moore, Turner and Richey Elementary to date. Schoolselection is based on participation in the 5K/ 1K,involvement in raising funds locally and submittingan application.

Fully retired men & women (ages 50+) who volunteer their time welcoming new members and awarding area businesses and residents for beautification projects. They meet monthly, on the 2nd Wednesday at 10am at the chamber.

The success of our fundraisers is largely due to our members who volunteer to help coordinate, facilitate and bring awareness to them. These committees meet regularly in the months leading up the event to make sponsorship calls, logistical planning, and volunteer the day of the event with various responsibilities.

The Golf Tournament Committee recognizes the impact industry has within our community; held in May

Mark Rush from Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP will be presenting a series of 1 hour lunch and learn sesssions on the 2018 Tax Changes. This is will be the second of the three, this topic is on Small Business Taxes.

Lunch will be sponsored by: James Guthrie and Jerry Roth from Thrivent Financial

The series is free, but we ask that you RSVP for an accurate headcount for our lunch order.

Young professionals, who plan, participate in and host events tailored to meet the needs of young leaders in our community. They meets monthly, on the last Wednesday of the month at 8:30am alternating between Deer Park & Pasadena Chamber offices as this group is a joint effort between the two chambers. The steering committee is responsible for planning and executing 6 events annually, marketing and promoting the committee and recruiting other young professionals to engage in the mission of Young Guns.

Represent, promote and encourage participation in chamber activities and are the face of the organization in welcoming new members. They attend ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, open houses, visit members, make calls on behalf of the chamber & more. They meet monthly, on the last Thursday at 8:30am at rotating member locations throughout the year

The Pasadena Chamber is a proud major sponsor of the McDonald’s Texas Invitational Basketball Tournament that started 15 years ago and continues to be known as the premier tournament across the state. Funds generated from the tournament have contributed more than 2.2 million dollars back the PISD Education Foundation directly impacting the lives of students in our classrooms.

The Steering Committee for the McDonald's Texas Invitational is responsible for organizing, planning and promoting the basketball tournament held in November annually. The committee is made up of over 30 community leaders from business, education, elected officials, chamber of commerce staff and others. If you are interested in joining the committee please contact Chairman Kirk Lewis directly for available vacancies. More information can be found at www.texasinvitational.com

Coordinates, promotes, and brings awareness of cultural activities in Pasadena through relationships with local non-profit organizations and various city departments. They meet monthly on the 1st Thursday at 8:30am at the chamber

Assists, supports, and empowers Hispanic businesses and community organizations through entrepreneurial development and leadership training. The steering committee helps plan, oversee and execute 6 breakfast workshops annually hosted at various member locations. They meet bi-monthly on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:15am at the chamber.

Fully retired men & women (ages 50+) who volunteer their time welcoming new members and awarding area businesses and residents for beautification projects. They meet monthly, on the 2nd Wednesday at 10am at the chamber.